“Would you be able to even do that for me?” Shaun smiled. He swallowed. “Of course,” he said. His voice was smooth, but his eyes darted away, betraying a flicker of discomfort. He cleared his throat, trying to regain his confident tone. “I mean, I’m a man of means, Josie.” His gaze drifted back to hers, his eyes lingering on the diamond ring before snapping back to her face. “But I suppose it’s not just about material things, is it?” He paused, his expression thoughtful. “I’m willing to bet that you didn’t marry him for the bling alone.” His smile was charming, but it didn’t quite reach his eyes.
“How many movies have you been in this year sweetheart.” Shaun chuckled and leaned back in his chair, unfazed by her blunt response. “Ah, none, hun.” He leaned back in his chair, his body language becoming more relaxed, more natural. “I’ve been keeping busy behind the scenes, as you know. Managing some amazing talent, and loving every minute of it.” He paused, his gaze drifting away from hers, as if collecting his thoughts. “But I do miss the spotlight, I won’t lie. It’s a thrill like no other, being on set, bringing characters to life… But I’ve found a new passion in management. It’s a different kind of challenge, but one that I’m excited to take on. It’s new. It’s exhilarating, honestly.” Shaun turned his attention back to her, his eyes locking onto hers once more. He smiled proudly, his eyes sparkling with enthusiasm. He paused for a moment, taking a sip of his own drink. “But hey, I’m not one to dwell on the past. I’m excited about what the future holds, and I’m confident that my decisions have been the right ones for me. Even if it means I don’t get to be in front of the camera as much anymore.”
But Shaun’s expression turned curious, and he leaned back in his chair, his eyes narrowing slightly as he sensed that something was off. “Ah, come on Josie, don’t be like that,” he said, his voice light and teasing. “I know you’re stalling. What’s going on with the album? Is it not going as well as you hoped?” He pushed a bit more, his tone gentle but probing.
He leaned forward again, his eyes locked onto hers, trying to read her expression. “I’ve heard rumors that the release date got pushed back again. Is there something going on that I should know about? Is everything okay? I… I have connections in the industry if someone’s needs a little… push.” His concern was genuine, and he genuinely wanted to know what was going on with her music, as a friend.
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